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LANE, -SATURDAY MORNING, OCT. 7, 1876.LOCAL AND STATE AFFAIBS.>»iiTHE LITTLE ELECTION.A DEMOCRATIC VICTORY.THE RETURNS.The "Little" election for Inspectors, Assessors And Road Commissiontrs throughoutthe Slate came off on Tuesday and resulted ina complete victory for tho Democrats. Theresnlt ef the late mnnicipal election in Wilmington when the city was carried by theRepublicans by 1027 majority on the vote forCity Inspectors to over 1600 on the vote forCouncilmen, caused the Democrats to-regardTuesday's election with considerable apprehension though they felt assured that theiropponents did not possess an actual majorityin the city of one fourth of the number bywhich they won in September. On this account the result on Tuesday was a big surprise—though an exceedingly agreeable one—to themqis well as to the Republicans. Ofthe usual and stereotyped charges ofcoarsefraud and "intimidation of colored voters"are made by the defeated party and all maaot villainies and crimes are broughtagainst the Democrats, but tbe sum and substance of the matter is, more men voted tbeDemocratic ticket than did the Republicanticket, and "that's what's the matter."In Wilmington the Democrats wete greatlyjubilant over their victory and as the returnswere road out to a vast crowd at the party'sheadquarters they mads the welkin riDg"with their shouts of lofty cheer,the telegraph had concluded its work and itbecame known that the Democracy were triumphant tbroughont the State a band ofmusic was procured and the whole crowdtook to the streets to serenade some of tbesuccessful candidates and other prominentmembers of the party.nerWhenTHE RESULT 15 THIS COUNTY.In the Southern district of the city of Wilmipgton, Bradley, tbe Democratic nomineefor Assessor, was elected by a majority of 365in a total vote of 1191. In tbe Northern district, Grubb (Rep.) waa elected by 433 majority, the whole vote being 1929. Of the inspectors those chosen in the 1st, 2d, 3d, 9thand 10th wards are Democrats by an averagemajority of 70 ; and in tbe 4tb, 5th, 6tb, 7thand 8th by tbe Republicans by an averagemajority of 84. The Republican full majorityon Inspectors in the city is 67. Total vote,3819.BRANDYWINE HUNDRED.East District.Inspector—Jesse Sharp, D.Thos. Mosley, R.West District.Inspector—Henry M. Barlow, D.Sam'l L. Talley, R.Assessor—Alfred D. Bird, D.Amos G. Forward, R.Road Com—Jacob Sharpley, D.Peter Lally, R.CHRISTIANA HUNDRED.North District.Inspector—J. P. Chadler, D.J. Q. Stirling, R.South District.Inspector—Thqjnas P. Lynam, D.James M. Brackin, R.Assessor—J. Jackson Holmes, D.Edward Woodward, R.Road Com—A. C. Alexander, D.Geo. M. Thompson, R.MILL CREEK.Inspector—David Graves, D.Wm. F. Little, R.Assessor—Benj. Gregg, D.Thos. J. Moore, R.Road Com—Israel Whiteman, D.James Harkness,«R.NEW CASTLE HUNDRED.Inspector— G. L. Jemison, D.E. Challenger, R.Assessor—Richard Maloney, D.Robt. W. Wright, R.Road Com—Wm. White, C.Geo. Vandegrift, R.WHITE CLAY CREEK HUNDRED.East.Inspector—James H. Smalley, D.William G. Caulk, R.Assessor— H. T. Riddle, D.A. Cannon, R.Road Com.—Franklin Eastburn, D.James Wright, R.West.Inspector—Geo. G. Kerr, D.Wm. McClelland, R.Assessor— H. T. Riddle, D.A. Cannon, R.Road Com.—Franklin Eastburn, D.J. Wright, R.PENCADER HUNDRED.Inspector—Joseph W Coocb, DCurtis B Ellison, RAssessor—Wm H Guthrie, DJohn W Dayette, RRoad Com—John D Ellison, DThos Mclntire, RRED LION HUNDRED.Tbe following are reported : In East RedLion, tbe Democratic Inspector received 18majority ; the Assessor, 39 majority, and theRoad Commissioner, 9.In West Red Lion, the Republican Inspector received 4 majority ; the Assessor, 29 majority; Road Commissioaer, 23 majority.ST. GEORGE'S HUNDRED.East District.Inspector—Columbus Watkins, D.Harry C. Walter, R.West District.Inspector—James H. Scowdrick, D.Thomas E. Hurn, R.Assessor—James Gray, D.Samuel M. Enos, R.Road Com— M. E. Walker, D.Thomas J. Craven, D.Merritt N. Willetts, R.William Lore, R.76831601532422352362382012947110928239129137723425523825224225037919038617438617611780Ill849793is•13110715085127111180154199145188156is126142180104297255319316234237APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED.Inspector—Frank E Vandyke, DScattering (dem)William E Appleton, RAssessor—J Henry Hanson, DScattering (dem)William W Lynam, RRoad Com—John McCoy, DGideon E Barlow, DCoien Ferguson, Ind. DJ Allston Harman, RBLACKBIRD HUNDRED.Inspector—William Nailor, DM D Hickman, RAssessor—William J David, DIsarel H Richards, RRoad Com,—James Prior, DHenry H Wells, DJohn M Wright, RJames B Moore, R17076ed143210416114910488140141 or161614415 !14 J144If AJOB1TJE8 1M TUB COUNTY ON INSPECTOR**TICKETS.Rep.Dem.HUNDREDS.Wilmington,Brandywine EChristiana NNew Castle,Mill Creek,'Red Lion Eoneoffive0479338S18921184W35Pencader,St. Georges E« wWhite Clay Creek EAppoquiniminkBlackbird167637W24oo0000oooo00oo76124243586243. 343Dem maj in the countyKENT COUNTY DEMOCRATIC MAJORITIES.Duck Creek, average,KentonLittle CreekDover E" WN Murderkiil average16415635186129134165S123MispilliooMilford751167Dem majoritydemocratic majorities.120Georgetown,Dagshoro,Nanticoke,Lewes and Rehobotb,Broadklin,Seaford,Little Creek,Gnmboro,Broad Creek,7693211047616020186856Total,The majority in the State will be about asfollows .New Castle County,Kent County,Sussex County,3431167631Total, 2141Official returns may slightly increase themajorities in Kent and Sussex.Divine Service.Rev Dr Patton will preach in .Armstrong'sChapel to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon at 3o'clockjr.,son,lacetbebuttors,nietheofhisbutbly.nieP.withnieDelaware Day.The Delaware State Day at the CeôtennialExposition has been officially fixed by Governor Cochran, by proclamation, for Thursday, October 19th. The Governor will holda reception in the State building to be participated in by the judges of the State canrts,the members of the Legislature and otherState officials. The programme will be hereafter announced. Excursion trains will be runover tbe Delaware railroad and its connections at reduced fare.Maryland Day has been fixed for the sametime, October 19,More Big Apples.—AppoquiniminkAhead Again.Samuel Townsend, Esq., sent us a big apple a few days ago, as bis answer to thechallenge thrown oat by Mr. Roberts sometwo weeks ego to "go him better." He hasdone better. His apple, picked out of a lotthat were blown off the trees by the bigstorm two weeks ago, weighed 18} ounces,and, unfortunately, it was decayed on oneside, bat for which it would probably havoweighed more. This beats the biggestQueen Anne apple, which weighed 17ounces. Thns Appoqninimink is still ahead,bat " Uncle Zack" will have to come againwith a bigger apple or keep the back seat.The Races At WilmingtonWilmington, Oct. 6th., 1876.The Third annual meeting of the Wilmington Trotting Association, will be heldOctober 10th, Uth and 12tb. Their entrieshave closed with one hundred and twelvehorses.First Day's Races.Tuesday, October 10th ; Purse No 1, $50four minute class ; 12 horses.Purse No 2, $100 15 horses ; three minute class.Purse No 3, $150 Class 2:45 ; 12 horses.Second Day's Races.Wednesday, Oct. 11th, 1876.Purse No 4, $75 Class 3:30 ; 18 horses.Purse No 5—pacing race $150 ; 4 horses,Puree No 6 $200 Class 2:40 ; 14 horses.Third Day's RacesTrial of speed Oct 12thPurse No 7, road wagon race ; $50 12horsesPuree No 8, $125 Class 2:50 ; 17 horsesPuree No 9, $300 Class 2:30 ; 8 horsesSingle admission fifty cents. Horses andcarriages free G W Ortliip, treas. Wm HThompson, pres, J M Harlon, secHerrons Debility.Vital weakness or depression : a weak exhausted feeling, no energy or courage; theresult of mental over work, indescretions orexcesses, or some drain upon the system, isalways cured by Humphreys' HomoeopathicSpecific No. 28. It tones up and invigoratesthe system, dispels tbe gloom and despondency, imparts strength and energy, stopsthe drain and rejuvenates the entire man.Been used twenty years with perfect successby thousands. Sola by dealers. Price $1per single vial, or $5 per package of five vialsand $2 vial of powder. Sent by mail on receipt of price. Address Humphreys' Homoeepathic Medicine Oo., 562 Breadway, N. V.See large advertisement.THINK BOR YOURSELB.Thousands lead miserable lives, sufferingdisordeVed stomach andfrom dyspepsia, aliver, producing biliousness, heartburn, costiveness, weakness, irregular appetite, lowspirits, raising food after eating, and oftenending in fatal attacks of fever._ They enowthey are sick, yet get little sympathy. Theunfailing remedy, which is yearly restoringthousands, is DaCosta's Radical Care, sold byC. Anderson, Druggist, Middletown.A 25c. bottle will convince you of its merits. Don't delay another hour after readingthis, but go and get a bottle, and your reliefis as certain as you live. Will you do it, orwill you continue to suffer ? Think for your:lf!Professor Parker's Pleasant Worm Syrupis perfectly safe and extremely palatable.—No physic required. Costs 25 cents Try it.whoW.miabtongapheentiningheMURDER WILL OUT.A few years ago "AugustJFlower" was discovered to be a certain core for Dyspepsia andLiver complaint, a few thin Dyspeptics madeknown to their friends how easily and quicklythey had been cured by its use. The greatmerits of Green's August Flower becameheralded through tbe country by one suffererto another, until without advertising, its salehas become immense, Druggists in EVERYTOWN in the United States are selling it.—No person suffering with Sour Stomach, SickHeadache, Costiveness, palpitation of theHeart, indigestion, low spirits, etc., can takethree doses without relief. Go to your Druggist Dr. Cbamberlaine, Middletown, or H. P.Baker, Odessa, and get a Bottle for 75 centsand try it. Sample bottles 10 cents.New No. 1, 2, A 3 Mackerel in barrels, halfbarrels, quarters and kitts ; New Split Labrador Herring in barrels and half barrels, justreceived and for sale by S. M. REYNOLDS.A choice Rio Coffee, green, 25 cents, roasted 29 cents, cash, at S. M. REYNOLDS'.Star Skirt Braids 7 cents Cash, atS. M. REYNOLDS'.Hams, Shoulders, Sides, Beef (smoked),S. M. REYNOLDS'.■ efClark's best Spool Cotton, 6 cents per Spoolor 70 cents per dozen Cash, at8. M. REYNOLDS'.Envelopes of all sizes, and letter beads withbusiness cards, furnished, very cheap at theTranscript office.THIRD ANNUAL PAIR.Rep.Fine Display.INTERESTING RACES.0493The third annual fair of the Peninsula Agricultural and Pomological Associationopened, at the grounds of the associationMiddletown, on Wednesday, with ex3821nearcellent prospects for a success equal, if notsuperior, to that of the former years,unusually large number of entries for thepromised fine sport and drew togetherFears bad been4The16racesa large crowd of spectators,entertained lest the wet spell of the past twoor three weeks might ba extended over thisweek also, but on Wednesday morning theclear, removing fears and brighten243son aroseing hopes.Numerous hacks and stages of variousstyles and sizes hand been prepared for theoccasion, thus furnishing abundant meansfor all teamless people to reach the groundswithout the necessity of footing it. Thesemade use of by large numbers, and allto and16415635186129134weremorning were kept busy runningfrom the grounds.At one o'clock the Dismond State Band,Middletewn's pride, marched out Broadstreet waking up and enlivening the peoplewith the pleasing strains of stirring music.This was the signal that the hour for opening the races was close at hand and tbe rushfor the grounds became general. Soon afterthe arrival of the band the bell was rung, andthe first race (for four year old colts) wascalled. The entries for this race were F.. Sadie Bell ; Geo.1651237511671207693211047616020186McConnell, (Va.) s. mBeck's (Md.) s. m., Starlight Bess and J.Wesley Moore's (Md.) b. m. Mary Wilson.Ttvo others had been entered, but did notput in their appearance.Without much difficulty a start was boobmade, Sadie Bell winning the first heat,Starlight Bess coming in second and MaryWilson third. Time, 3:09. The secondheat was, in regard to the positions of thehorses, a mere repetition, and was won without trouble by Sadie Bell, the other horsesoccupying the same positions as in the firstheat. Time 3:01}.856as34311676312141the3No. 2 .—Pubse $150. Fob 3:30 Horsis.Entriet —b. g. Don, by G. M. Fitzwater,jr., Phil ; b. g. Polly Ann, J. Lowery, Milford ; b. m. Fancy, W. C. Fountain, Dover;br. g. Frank, Dickinson A Bro., Wiim. ; b. g.Odessa, E. H. Thomas, Odessa ; blk. m.Sleepy Kate, by F. B. Elkington, N. J.'There were eighteen entries for this purse,but as the number was too great for all to bestarted at once, the managers offered a second parse of $75, leaving the owners of thehorses entered to make choice between thetwo. Under this arrangement the remaininghorses who were present—three being absent—were deferred to the second purse.Considerable difficulty, on accoant of thenumber of horses, was had in getting started,but at leDgtb the word " go" was given, andaway the whole nine went, making a lively,clattering noise, and a pretty spectacle. Asthey neared tbe first-quarter pole, Odessa hadthe lead, followed close by Fancy ; Frank being bat a short distance behind. Beforereaching the second quarter, Odessa broke,and was passed by Fancy who, thereafter,kept the place and came down the homestretch on the lead, followed in rapid succession by Odessa, 2d., Frank, 3d. ; Hallet,4th; Don, 5th. Polly Ann and Sleepy Katebeing distanced. Time 2:45}.Second Heat .—The horses took their placesaccording to their rank as won in tbe firstbeat. The same trouble was experienced ingetting started, but finally the " go" wasgiven and the race commenced, wi'h Fancyahead, followed closely by Odessa, Hallet andDon, successively. The latter, however,passed Hallet, and on the home-stretchFancy came in first, Odessa, second; Don,third and Hallet fourth. Frank, distanced.Time 2:47.Third Heat.—"Won easily by Fancy, andwith it the race and first money—$80.Odessa taking the second and Hallet thethird. Don, distanced. Time 2:50.Third Race—Pubse $200. 2:45 Horses.Entries.— g. m, Morning, by W. H. Doble,jr., of Phil. ; g. m. Harriet P. by Geo. Litsenberg, Phil. ; b. m. Fanny Fern, by W. S.Bewley,Md.; blk. h. Rob Roy, by W. A.Twilley, Cambridge, Md. ; b. m. JennieMoore, by G. H. Elkinton, N. J. ; d. m.Belle, by Joseph Gracy, Penna.; b. mDarning Needle, by W. W. Stephens, Hanesville, Md. ; s. h. Stonewall, by James Johnson, Millington, Md., and ch. s. David Wallace by W. McFadden, Rozborougb, Pa.First Heat .—After much time spent ingetting started tbe horses at last got off, andtbe whole nine being well up to the scroll,they made a good beginning for a prettyrace. For a time they kept well together,but tbe faster ones soon pat a wide gap between themselves and their slower competitors, and the chief interest on the part of thespectators became centered in Morning, Jennie Moore, Stonewall, Darning Needle andFanny Fern, between whom it was evidentthe contest would be. At tbe terminationof tbe 1st heat the score stood : Morningfirst, Jennie Moore second, Fanny Fernthird, Darning Needle fourth, Stonewallfifth, Belle sixth, Wallace seventh, Rob Royeighth, Harriet P. ninth. Time 2:44.Second Heat .—In this heat Stonewall madesome handsome gams, and had he stuck tohis work he might have made a better show,but by frequently breaking he lost muchtime. As it was, in coming down the homestretch he hurried Jennie Moore considerably. The beat was won by Morning ; Jennie Moore being second, Stonewall third,WAllaoe fourth, Fannie Fern fifth, DarningNeedle sixth and Rob Roy seventh. HarrietP. and Belle were distanced Time 2:39}.Third Heat .—Won easily by Morning, andwith it the race and first money, $120. Jennie Moore taking second, and Fannie Fernthird Time 2:42.holdrunapthehaslotbig1712HaisonFourth Race.—Purse $75. 3:30 Horses.[This was the special puree for the horseswho could not start in the second race.]Entries .—blk g Black Douglass, by Wm.Brady, Middletown ; b g Dexter, by JamesW. Morgan, jr., Cecilton, Md. ; b m Bohemia Girl by R. T. Clayton, Middletown ;b m Belle Wild Air, by John K. Hogg, Elkton ; g g Gray Eagle, by H. H. Smith, Templeville, Md , and s g Billy Brutus, by I. D.Wallace, St. Georges, Del.First Heat .—All started well together, butBlack Douglass outstripped bis competitorseasily in the race, steadily increasing thegap Rntil as they came down the home-stretchhe was well in advance, leading the race ingallant style, and winning the heat ; tbescore being, Douglass first, Bohemia Girlsecond. Gray Eagle third, Belle Wild Airfourth, Billy Brutus fifthTime 2:50}Second Heal -—Won by Douglass with appar- | edent ease, the score being Douglass first. Behernia Girl second, Gray Eagle third, Belle |Third Heat .—Through some misfortune : forin starting, DouglaBS fell behind. BelleWild Air, who led him qearly to the thirdquarter, making tbe contest the most exciting of tbe day. A little application of thewhip made him " let out another link," andhe drew up And passed the mare comingdown the bome-stretch well ahead amid tbe its12Dexter sixth,Wild Air fourth. Time 2;46:shouts of the spectators, winning the race andfirst money, the second being awardedBilly Brutus and Belle Wild Air third.Ssoohd Day—Thursday.The cloudy appearance of the sky on Wednesday night, gave rise to grave apprehensions of a rainy day on Thursday, and thebright and cloudless rising of the sun wasbailed with mach satisfaction by the hundreds of persons anxious to attend theday of the fair. The sky afterward becamesomewhat overcast, but the sun came outagain about ten o'clock, giving indicationsof a fine day. All morning, hacks, carriagesand other conveyances were kept running inconstant stream to and from the grounds,andby one o'clock a vast Prowd variously estimated at from 2,500 to 4,000 people were assembled on the grounds. The grand standwas filled to its utmost capacity, while hundreds of men were gathered within thecircle around the judge's stand, and hundreds more, both ladies and gentlemen, wereseated in their carriages which were drawnup in a long line close to the track. At halfpost one, the tap of the bell called the horsesto the track for the first race. This was perexnotthethethe programme.Fourth Race.—Pubse $50.For horses without record. Entriet —bgBrutus by Frank Pierce, Middletown ; r gRatler by J. C. McCoy, Middletown ; b gFrank by J. H. Dickinson, Wilmington ; b gThunder by W. P. Mifflin, McDonongh ; g gArab by John Lair, Elkton, Md. ; s g Johnby B. Johnson, Millington, Md.These horses, which were mostly the carriage horses of their owners, showed prettyfair speed and made an interesting race. Thefirst heat was won by Thnnder ; Frank coming in bqt a short distance behind and Johnthird. Brntns, Ratler and Arab being distanced.The horses being now well matched, therace became quite interesting, and throughout the heat the three kept well together andcame down the bome-stretch, Frank only afew paces ahead, followed by Thnnder second and John third. Time 2:55}.Third Heat .—The relative positions of thehorses at the close of the heat was the sameas in the second, Frank winning tbe heatand with it the race. Thunder being secondand John third. Time 2:52.No- 5. Puese $200.—2-50 Horses.Entriet .— b m Fanny Fern by W. S. Bewley ; b m Polly Ann by J Lowery ; br mDolly Varden by C H Hnrlock ; g g GreyEagle by H H Smith ; blk g Cheerful Billyby N G Williams ; b g Hallet by J W Kihlkopf Phil.Firtt fleat .—After some time wasted inscoring, the word "go" was given and a fairstart was made, the horses passing thescroll well together, Fanny Fern having thepole. As they rounded the first turn Halletbad slightly the lead, but breaking, be waspassed by Fanny Fern at the first quarter,and they came down the half-mile stretch,Fern first, Eagle second, and Hallet third.Holding well together, the contest betweenthese three now became quj^uas they passed the three-<^|^iand Hallet had it neck and neck, Grey Eaglebeing only a very little distance behind.Hallet, however, soon broke and fell behind,and they came down the home-stretcb, Fanny Fern first, Grey Eagle second and Halletthird. Pally Ann, Dolly Varden and Cheerful Billy were distanced. Time 2:43}i Second Heat .—All got off well togetherwith but little trouble, and after a verypretty and exciting race, came home withFanny ahead, Hallet second and Grey Eaglethird. Time 2:51}.Third Heat .—This was a beautiful raceAt the first quarter the horses were all soclose together that it was hard to tell at adistance which was ahead. All stuck wellto their work, aDd as they passed tbe halfmile pole Fanny Fern and Hallet wereahead, with Grey Eagle only oue length behind. Hallet again broke and lost ground,and was passed by Eagle, who kept the position to the end ot the race. Tbe beat waswon by Fanny Fern, and with it the raceand first money, Grey Eagle taking tbesecond and Hallet the third. Time 2:52.xciting, andr pole, FernNo 6 —Pubse $450. 2:34 Houses.Entries -— b g Sam French by Dan. Walters,-Absecom, NJ; btk g Andy Johnsonby George Jones, Md; sm Fanny Gilbertby Frye Hopkins, Woodbury, N^ Pat McCoon by W S Hitch, Laurel, Del. and b rn.Gypsey Maid by Henry Hess, Fair Hill, Md.First Heat .—After considerable scoring,a start was at length made with Pat McCuonat the pole, all doing some handsome trotting. At the first quarter Fanny Gilbert tooktbe lead, the others being strung out behindher at long range, and for a time it began tolook as though she meant to distance thefield, but all went to work in earnest andpulled up so well that all saved their "bacon" but Pat McCoou who, from some causebecame exhausted and had to hold up, beingthereby distanced, Score—Fannv Gilbertfirst, Gypsey "Maid second, Sam Frenchthird and Johnson fourth. Time 2:40}.Second Heat. —This time Audy Johnsonstuck to his work better and trotted well, asalso did the ' Maid' and French, and at thehome-stretch he was close behind Fanny,coming in second, Gypsey Maid third andSam Freuch fourth' Time 2:40}.Third Heat —In this heat Andy Johnsonbehaved badly, and breaking several timesfell behind all. Sam French trotted muchbetter than before,, and fora time he andGypsey had it nip and tnck, but he finallypassed her and came in second ; FannyGilbert being again ahead, winning therace and first money, $250 ; Gypsey Maidsecond, Andy Johnson third.This closed the races for the second day.Third Day—Friday.Tbe many apprehensions of a rainy daywhich tbe cloudy appearance of Thursdayevening gave rise to, were happily dispelledon Friday morning by the'Enn coming outdear and brightAt au early hoar numberless vehicles ofed on standing in front of the seats shuttingout the view of all on the front seats, andwhen remonstrated with they wanted to becaptious and talked big about having paidfor tickets, Ac., but a little firmness on thepart of the managers and a suggestion thatthey could either obey the rules or be bandedover to tbe men with the stars on their coatshad the desired effect of making them becomequietAbout half-past one o'clock tbe band madeits appearance ; tbe bell was rung and theevery make and style, began pouring throughtown, coming from every direction and longdistances, making it evident that, as in otheryears, the last day would be the biggest.—Tbe arrival of tbe north bound morning mailtrain greatly increased the numbers, and thehacks and stages bad all they could do tocarry the va9t crowd to the fair grounds. By12 o'clock the great crowd had assembledupon the ground, and the grand stand wasliterally packed with people. The gatekeepers not knowing that tbe stand was sofull a few more tickets were sold than seatsconld be provided for, but as soon as themanagers ascertained tbe true state of thingsthe sale of tickets was stopped, and an offermade to return the money to all persons whocould not be seated Notwithstanding thisprompt action a few smart young men insisthorses called to the track for thaJirst race ofthe day. This wasNo 1 ; Purse $150—3 Minuté Hortet,Entries —Fancy, Odessa, Bohemia Girl,Harriet P and Grey Eagle. There weretwelve horses entered for this purse, butandtoWedthewashunsecond+having the pole. At the first turn Odessawas a little ahead, but broke and was passedout by both Fancy and Bohemia Girl. After alively race, in which Odessa, Grey Eagle,Harriet P and Bohemia Girl seemed wellinestiashuntheperthree were all that appearedFirtt Heat —After some littlo scoring a fairstart was made, all being well up ; Faneymatebed, they came down the bome-stretchwith Fancy ahead, Odessa second, GreyEagle third, Harriet P fourth and BohemiaGirl fifth. Time 2:43}Second Heat —Woo by Fancy. GreyEagle being distanced and the other threecoming in well together: Time 2:46}Third Heat —Won easily by Fancy, andwith it tbe first money, Bohemia Girl takingsecond and Odessa the third. Time 2:47In this race the bay mare Fancy appearedto have it pretty much all her own way, andit was evident from the start that the otherswere no match for her. Her driver was wellaware of her superiority and let her go herown gait, holding bis reins in his left handand hissing his right to the spectators as hepassed the grand standNo 8 —Puree $300—2:40 Horeet.ggggaEight Entriet — g m Morning, b g SamFrench, b m Lilly Jackson, b m Lady Harrington, b m Lady Thornton, b m GypseyMaid, s g Stonewall and b m Jennie MooreFirst Heat —After considerable scoring andjockeying at length, under the threat of fineby Judge Churchman for not comingup right,, all came op well together, and tbe'go' was given, Sam French having the pole.For some time the race was pretty evan Atone time Morning weald be ahead when someother would shoot by her, on account of herbreaking, when be too would break in turnand fall off In this way they bad it nip andtuck all through the heat till tbe home stretchwas reached and Morning came in ahead followed closely by Sam French. Lilly Jacksonnext (in a gallop) Gypsey Maid 4lh, JennieMoore 5th Because of her rnnning LillyJackson was put back by the Judges and tbethird place awarded to Gypsey Maid and tbefourth to Jennie Moore. Time 2:39Second Heat —Another good start andanother pretty race, This time Stonewallpulled up beautifully, and made snch goodtime as to pass several of his competitorswho led him in tbe first trial. At the closeof the beat the score stood : Morning first,Jennie Moore second, Stonewall third, Gypsey Maid fourth. Time 2:40Third Heat —Won by Morning and with ittbe race and first money $150 ; the secondbeing awarded to Gypsey Maid and the thirdto Jennie Moore Time 2:39 The horses being nearly evenly matched this was decidedly the best race of the dayNo 9— Pune $500—2:30 Ho, see.Entries—a g Star by J K Leavitt, of Phil ;blk m Maggie M by James McHugh, Phil and8 m Sadie Bell by S McConnell PungoteagneVaAll three heats were taken without troubleby Sadie Bell for whom the others were evidently no match at all, as it was evidentlyseen that she could have made better timebad it been necessary. The other two weremore evenly matched and made a lively contest between themselves for the second moneywhich, however, was awarded to Star, Maggie M receiving tbe thirdTime 2:42, 2:40.The Exhibits.In tbe Ladies' Department the exhibits fallbadly short this year of the mark reached lastyear. Instead of being crowded the buildingwas aot fall enough to make the display asgood as could have been desired. There was,however, a fine lot of beautiful and excellentarticles ob exhibition so that the ladies' portion was not allowed to suffer. Among otherthings the beautiful fierai display near theentrance attracted much attention. Therewas also a goodly number of beautiful carriage afghans, bed spreads, piece-work quiltsand counterpanes (crochet) besides jmany finearticles of lesser size that were finely wroughtand deserving of credit. The exhibit of cakes,pies, bread, butter, preserves and other articles belonging to the culinary departmentwas quite creditable. On tbe south side, nearthe entrance John B. Roberts, Esq., had onexhibition a handsome nickel plated parlorheater with slate mantel and some parlorstoves. Adjoining Mr. Roberts' goods was alarge sign board on which was beautifullyarranged a fine lot of samples of hardwarefrom tbe store of Messrs. Lindley k Kemp, ofthis town. The Messrs. Johnson Bros, exhibited a fine case of boots and shoes—forladies, gentlemen and children—from theirmanufactory in Smyrna and Mr. Russell, ofMiddletown, a fine set of harness, in a glasscase. In the rear end of the building theDavis' Vertical Sewing Machine was on exhibition under the care and control of theagent, Mr. S. Speakman, and hard-by a machine of tbe American S. M. Company. Bothof these machines had been awarded premiums at the Centennial Exhibition, and theDavis' received one more at the hands of tbejudges of tbe P. A. k P. Association whoawaided it the first premium as tbe best machine for general use.Fruits and Veoetables.This department, too, was behind its lastyear's display. Some one had several verylarge pumpkins—one of the mammoth variety.a huge fellow that must have weighed fully100 pounds. E R Cochrau had a geod display of sweet and white potatoes, beets, rutabagas, cabbage, turnips and other vegetablesgrown on his fruit farm near Middletown.—On most of these goods Mr C was awardedthe 1st premium. Several bushtls of fineseed wheat, seed cora of different varieties,some fine apples brought by Mr Walker fromMill Creek hundred, citron, water melons,pears, cabbages etc were among tbe articlesthat went to fill up this department, besidessome queer looking things, one of which wasa yard long, marked "Souly Quay," butwhat they are or what use is made of them,we beg to be excused from telling*In this building, R B Plumley, of Elkdale, Pa, had an excellent display of chickens^—Light Bramas, Partridge Cochins,Plymouth Rocks, Dark Dorkings, BlackSpanish, Dominic, Game, (3 species,) andBrown Leghorn ; also some black Africanand Rouen ducks. E W Jester, of StGeorges, exhibited a pretty pair of ItalianCray Hounds, and close to these were abeautiful pair of Irish SettersCarriages and Machinery.This department was more than ordinarilywell filled, the display being very fineMessrs L V Aspril j- Son, of Odessa, exhibited a large farm wagon of excellent build ; afield roller, stump-puller, plows, n gardenor hand cultivator, and half a dozen carriagejacks—a very handy thing for taking offcarriage and wagon wheels, for greasing andetc Neit to them, John A Wilson, of Wilmington, had a large and creditable displayof machinery used in farming, consisting ofa VanWickle grain fan, portable cidermill, root cutter, grind stone with treadle,self-discharging horse rake, Bnckeye (newmodel) mower, reaper and self-rake reaper,a McSherry grain and phosphate drill,Silver AmDunning bay cottar, two Pennock band coroshelters, Wes tilg house thresher, vibratorand cleaner, steel plow, seed drill, lawnmower, cultitvators and corn markerW E Janvier, of Delaware city, exhibiteda pulverizing wheel harrow which he claimsis of superior merit in preparing stiff groundfor crops Grier, of Milford, had two woodreapers and mowers, Empire grain drill andtwo plowsJohn Bell, of Chestertown, Md, exhibiteda Willoughby grain drill James C Town*send, of Townsend, one Wheeler and oneKirby mower, one Kirby No 6 as a dropperand one as a self-raker Messrs McLear AKendall, of Wilmington, showed one twoand two one-seat carriages ; James W Reeve,of Wilmington, two falling tops and one phaeton of excellent woakmanship These werein the machinery building Out in the centre field Messrs Casho A Oo, of Newark, exhibited a steam engine, manufactured byTaylor A Bro of Westminster, Md, with alarge thresher and cleaner of their own make,Also a fodder cutter These were all finemachines and well worthy of the attentionof onr Middletown farmers G W Lybold,of Galena, Md, os agent for the manufacturers also exhibited an engine and thresher, ahorse rake and two reapers and mowersHoasss and Cattli.The live stock exhibited was much admired by persons who are judges in thatline, and pronounced rather superior to that offormer years There were several thoroughbred, and a number jof handsome drivinghorses that commanded considerable attention, one a colt, belonging to T J Craven,being particularly admired. The cattle consisted of Alderneys, short horns, Jersey Redsand other excellent breeds. W R Cochranexhibited a very large and handsome Alderney bull which was much admired. L P MeDowell, seme young cattle brought by himfrom Kentucky, of important stock. R ACochran, jr, some fine Alderneys and shorthorns ; but time and space would fail in anattempt to enumerate all the animals andgoods worthy of mention, and we have onlymentioned such as our attention was particularly called toofbutaheThe Attendance.Despite the lowering appearance of theweather, the attendance on the first day ofthe fair was superior to that of the same dayeither last year or the year previous, as wasproven by the receipts at the gates. OnThursday the clouds, in the early morning,were even more threatening than on any daybefore, thereby probably, deterring manypersons from a distance from present. Nevertheless, a large crowd was on the groundestimated at 3000 or more. On Friday animmense crowd was in attendance, generallyconsidered to be the largest ever assembledon the grounds, To make anything like acorrect or even approximate estimate of thenumbers would be, of course impossible.—The figures, however, were put by many persons accustomed to seeing big crowds at from5000 to 6C00<®m Marc, to.8-Fall aiä filter SM.-76STOVES,HEATERS, RANGES, Ac.Eliason & Benson,W E have now in stock the most completeline of PARLOR STOVES, PARLORHEATERS, FIRE PLACE HEATERS, andBAR-ROOM STOVES.12 different kinds of RANGES in both Single and Double Oven, from $7 50 to $20.[2/A largo and varied stock; ofCOOK STOVES,ALL PERFECT BAKERS.A fall line ofHOUSE FURNISHING GOODSALWAYS IN STOCK.Repairing of all kinds promptly and cheaply attended to.ROOFING and SPO UTING a specialty.Slate MantlesOftheOf the finest style and finish, furnished to order, varying in price from $16 to $100.Before purchasing give our stock an inspection. "*ELIASON & BENSON,Middletown, Del.sep 30-tjlm0WNSEND HOUSE,Opposite Rail Road Depot,TOWNSEND, DELAWARE.I am prepared to accommodate permanentand transient gnesta at reasonable rates.Tbe Bar ia at all times stocked with thochoicest Wines, Liquors, Tobaccos and Segars.A fine Livery is also attached to the Hotel,where teams are to be had at reasonable rates.Come and See He.WH. B. HOLLIS,Proprietor.ageApril 8—tfm■ vj; j A—:»METHODS »POINTS«METHODS OF B0SiNESS**P0lliTS0F ADVANTAGEWIN THE PURCHASE OF wift- •>.—ATW AN AM AKER & BROWN'S OAK HALL»Ta «Slick m Imita Nia Interested Attention and Cantal Scrufln; of-THE PURCHASING PUBLICP0MTS:O NE Price means of necessity tho Lowest Price.-.... ..a.METHODS:have but One Price for Allvrvr receive Cash Payment from All.C ASH saves expense of collections sadlosses from bad debts...■yyEgive a Guarantee protecting All.T HE Guarantee protects the buyer whomay not ho a judge of goods-._\XjTE Return Money when we cannotW suit AIL..» - — -TX7E buy our goods at first hands, inVV Immense quantities, and at tholowest prices for Cash..W e rely on immense sales andisfied with a very small percentage of profit—___ _are sat*T tls easy to buy of us, since all are treatedA alike, no one getting favors thatare denied to others—wmanufacture with extreme careevery garment we sell.tlfï Inspect every yard of goods thatTv goes Into onr garments.1171 put a ticket on every garment,ft Showing plainly its quality andprice..—■p\ICKEEING and debate are done SwayJ_/ by us, everybody gets our best without having to ask for it.O GE largo experience, capital and flsellitics we use for the people's benefitin lowering prices_:____XXTE cut off every item of unnecessaryTV expenditure..1171 employ fint-clan workmen inW every department..1171 give satisfaction to every purchaserVf or return the money—...XX7E fill orders received by mail from tilV V parts of tho United*States. Writefor particulars.....N OT a particle of risk run in buying ofns. A child may bay as cheaplyas a i n pp ...-r. .. ..... mr-* -In addition to our Immense Stock of Keady-ltado Clothing, we have aof Men's and Boy's Furnishing Goods, Shirts (cf our own make) and Underwear, all at fiteVery Lowest Prices.WANAMÄKER & BROWNOAK HALL,3. E. COR. SIXTH & MARKET STREETS,PHILADELPHIA.».. ^ Wm ? 'àADKISSON & COmfil Tt<»r •fti4Having purchased of C. ANDERSONBARR'S (well-known) DRUG STORERespectfully solicit a continuance of the liberal patronage so long enjoyed bythis old Stand. They will keep on hand a full Stock of ; rPURE FRESH DRUGS ANDAieo , er . .. s ««lit. '•trmTi ii i w mPATENT MEDICINES OF ALL KINDS; HORSE POWDERS, LINIMENTS, ko. ; PURELTQÜORS FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES ; LAMPS, AND LAMP GOODS;And Everything generally kept ia a ftrst-dass Drug Store.,■■•' li * *Db. ADKISSON will give his constant attention to the business, and will also prescribe forany one requiring advice.'HI ,*1WTbe Store will be open Sundays from 9 to 10} o'clock, a. h., and from 2 to 4, and 6 to 7}. o'clock, p. x.mmiiH ?Xiftir-VU ? I'1776 .CENTENNIAL YEAR.1876 .t■TEDWIN HALL,28 South. Second street, below Market street,./$*.PHILADELPHIA.Would respectfully invite ladies visiting the city to examine our stock, >nn«i«qng jg p, r t 0 fBLAGE S ILK S of tho best makes, which we guaranteeCOLORED SILKS of the newest and most desirable shadesFANCY SILKS at very low prices.DRESS GOODS, embracing all the new fabrics.SHAWLS, CLOAKS, Ac.DRESS MAKING in all its branches. Ladles buying the material of ns can have it madein tbe most fashionable manner at tbe shortest notice.Embroideries, Gloves, Hosiery, Underwear, Ties, Ac., $us.CLOTHS and CASSIMEBES FOR MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR.Table Linens, Napkins, Towels, Table Coverings, Muslins, Ao.ONE PRICE AND PRICES GUARANTEED.apf -■(THE STORE IS ACCESSIBLE FROX ALL POINTS BY STREET CABS.)IMness ({arda.and drotfriea.THOMAS MASSEY, JrTHOMAS MASSEY, Jr Mclock:And Watch Maker,Main Street, next door to national HotelMiddletown, DelawareC LOCKS, Watches, Jewelry, Ac. neatlyand promptly repared.Always on hand and for sale, Clocks,Watches, Plated Ware, Forks, Spoons, SilNapkin Rings, Silver Thimbles, Salt,Sugar and Tea Spoons, Butter Knives, GoldBreast-Pins, Ear-Rings, Finger-Rings, SleeveButtons, Watch Chains, Watch Keys, KeyRings, Steel Watch Chains, Ac.AGENT FOBDe VINNF'S SPECTACLES.Dec. 12—tf.verMIDDLETOWNNursery and Fruit Farm.A large and varied assortment ofGeneral Nursery StockFor Sale at low rates.PEACH TREES A SPECIALTY.E. B. COCHRAN,Middletown De.Oct.l7-tfJ. MEIER A BRO.MERCHANT TAILORS,I8. E. Cob, Second and Arch Sts.,PHILADELPHIA,Have in Stock a fall line ofBlxe Overcoating«, Smiting«, Caroline« «a,an« VotingsOf the newest designs for FALL and WINTER wear, which will be made to order inthe latest styles and best manner. Special attention given to Dress Suita.CALL AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK,oct 10-tfHaving erected a convenient and commodious Green House, and Plant Nursery at therear of my dwelling on North Broad street,lashort distance |tbove the Academy, in Middletown, I have now and will continue tokeep on band a large andjvaried assortment ofGMBH HOUSE A BBODING PLANTS,which I cordially invite the ladies of Middletown and vicinity to call and examine. Mystock has been selected and propagated withmach care and I respectfully ask the patronage of all lovers of flowers of the community.B. F. LIPPINCOTT,Middletown, Del.feb 2fl—tfReciprocity Shirt IALL MADE,With Exception of the Button HolesMade of Wamsutta Muslin and2100 Heavy Linen!We feel confident that we are giving intrinsicallyTUB CHEAPEST,BBST BADE andBEST BITTING SHIRTTHAT HAS EVER BEEN OFFERED FOR *1 28The Rkcipbocity Shirt is superior to mostof shirts, first-class, (so-called) for the following reasons :Our Collar Bauds are Linen, and are ThreePly.Our Cuffs are Linen, and are Three Ply.Our Bossoms are Lined with Heavr Linenand are Three Ply.Our Back Facings are both upper and under ; made wide, giving Strength and finish.the people that have been accustomed to buy materials for shirts, and havethem made up at home, we particularly callto their notice our Reciprocity Shibt. Allmade but the button holes, and only $1 25each, atJ. P. DOUGHTEN'S,So. 410 Market Street.Ayer's Cherry Pectoral,Bor Diseases of tbe Throat and Leansneh as Concha, Colds. WhoonlnnC.»,h, a£d"«The few compositions which have wonthe confidenceof mankind and becomehousehold words,, notUonly among one butcmany nations, mustr have extraordinaryvirtues. Perhaps no_ one ever secured sowide a reputation, or maintained itsolongasAyer's Cherry Pectoral. It has been knownto the public about forty years, by along continned series of marvellous cures, that havewon for it a confidence in its virtues, neverequalled by any other medicine. It stillmakes the most effectual cures of Coughs,Colds, Consumption, that can be made by medical skill. Indeed the CHERRY PECTORALhas really robbed these dangerous diseases oftheir terrors, to a great extent, and given afeeling of immunity from their fatal effects,that is well founded if the remedy be taken inseason. Every family should have it in theircloset for tbe ready and prompt relief of itsmembers. Sickness, suffering, >nd even lifeis saved by this timely protection. The prudent should not neglect it, and the wise willnot. Keep it by you for tbe protection it affords by its timely use in sudden attaçks.prepared byDr. J. C. AYER A CO., Lowed, Mats.,Practical ah« Analytical Cheaaiata.Sold by all druggists and dealers in mediciner A